LeBron James & Lakers Complained To NBA About Free-Throw Disparity

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LeBron James and the Lakers aren't happy about his lack of free throws.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers may have a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals right now, although that doesn't mean they're happy with how everything has played out. When it comes to getting to the foul line, the Lakers feel as though there have been some discrepancies over the past two games, especially when it comes to LeBron. So far, James has only taken 10 free throws all series long, which is fairly bizarre given just how much he drives to the basket.

While speaking to the media, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel admitted that the Lakers have filed a complaint with the league as they try to figure out exactly why the free-throw situation is the way it is right now. This is all in an effort to get more foul calls in the future.

LeBron James & Lakers Complained To NBA About Free-Throw Disparity
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“We’re dealing with the fouls through the proper channels with the league,” Vogel said. “I think he’s gone to the basket very aggressively, and I’ll just leave it at that.”

It's important to note that in Game One of this series, the Lakers had a clear advantage when it came to getting to the line, which makes their recent protest look just a tad disingenuous. Either way, it will be interesting to see how this affects the officiating, moving forward. 


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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